MSc in Agronomic Engineering

Objectives and Skills

The Master’s Degree in Agronomic Engineering aims to provide in-depth technical and scientific training and develop specific skills in areas of agronomy, which respond to concerns about sustainable food production, the health of farmers, consumers and the environment, the Human Right to Adequate Food and Nutrition (DHANA), the maintenance of territories and the conservation of nature and landscape. The program focuses on learning around the analysis and development of sustainable agri-food systems, adjusted to today’s social, economic and environmental contexts, which allow the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is intended to develop and deepen previous knowledge, ensure technical and scientific capacity and autonomy in innovative problem solving, strengthen business, innovation and entrepreneurial skills.

The learning objectives of this Master’s programme focus on training individuals with qualifications to operate in the agronomic sector. The aim is to train individuals dedicated to the development of agronomy based on available technology, agroecological and socio-economic knowledge. It is intended that students develop the following knowledge, skills and competences:

  1. Mastery of the state of the art of agroecological technologies and knowledge necessary for the construction and management of sustainable and resource-efficient food and agricultural systems, enhancing the use of state-of-the-art intelligent systems (robotics, remote sensing, etc.);
  2. Ability to analyze the complexity of new technologies for food production, development and processing/preservation;
  3. Understanding of the principles of the circular economy and their application in the management of food and agricultural systems.

Study Plan

Year Sem. Curriculum Unit Regime Tipo

Work Load

Total

Work Load

Contact

ECTS Scientific Field
1º ano 1 Experimental Data Engineering Semestral TP 135 45 5 ETA
1 Planning and Entrepreneurship in Agroforestry Systems Semestral TP 108 36 4 AG
1 Postharvest Physiology and Technology Semestral TP 108 35 4 AG
1 Agricultural Microbiology and Biotechnology Semestral TP 135 38 4 CB
1 Agricultura de Precisão Semestral TP 108 32 4 ER
1 Food Quality and Nutrition Semestral TP 108 32 4 CTA
1 Agriculture and Environment Semestral TP 135 32 5 ER
2 Agroecology and Crop Protection  Semestral TP 108 32 4 AG
2 Design and Management of Irrigation Networks Semestral TP 108 32 4 ER
2 Innovation in Viticulture and Oenology Semestral TP 108 32 4 CTA
2 Sustainable Agriculture and Beekeeping Semestral TP 135 38 5 CA
2 Inventory and Remote Sensing in Agroforestry Systems Semestral TP 135 38 5 AG
2 Seminar and Current Issues in Agronomy Semestral TP 54 18 2 AG
2 Project in Agronomy Semestral TP 162 60 6 AG
2º ano Dissertation or Project Anual 1500 40 60 ALL
      Total   3147 540 120  

Scientific Fields and ECTS

Scientific Field Acronym ECTS
Agronomic Sciences AG 25
Food Science and Technology CTA 8
Life Sciences CB 4
Rural Engineering ER 13
Animal Science CA 5
Engineering and related techniques ETA 5
Animal Science/Life Sciences ALL 60
120

Course:
MSc in Agronomic Engineering

Training field:
Plant Science and Plant Nutrition

Degree or Diploma:
Postgraduate/Master’s Degree

Duration:
2 academic year / 4 semesters

Departament:
Departamento de Ecologia e Agricultura Sustentável (DEAS)

Director:
Cristina Isabel Amaro da Costa

Regime:
Diurnal

Number of ECTS credits:
120 ECTS

Main Scientific Field
Agronomic Sciences

Admission Requirements :
Local Application

Course Code/Ner:
3185 / 9520

Prerequisites:
No prerequisites

 

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